top of page
DIY Space Kits
Student Experiences
Original Blueprints
Contents + Packaging
DIY Space Kit Handbook
Each of our kits comes with a Space Experiment Kits Handbook which contains everything from materials and instructions to safety guides and QR codes to follow-along GalaxSea Explorers YouTube videos. Students who do not have access to internet or devices at home can conduct each experiment fully and safely with just this small handbook! After each instruction sheet, our handbooks contain a one-page description of scientific facts related to the activity subject or explaining how the experiment works.
Activity 1: Make a Planet
The very first experiment is a planet painting activity. Planets included in a kit can range from Mars and Jupiter to Earth or even nonplanetary objects like stars, including our Sun! While painting, students learn about the ins-and-outs of ALL of our solar system planets, including their surface, temperature, orbit, and many more fun facts.
Activity 2: Alka Seltzer Rockets
The second activity included in the kit is the Alka-Seltzer rocket, designed to teach students about aerodynamic concepts such as thrust, drag, and the forces that govern motion. By combining water and Alka-Seltzer in a sealed canister, students will observe how the build-up of gas creates pressure, launching the canister into the air. This hands-on experiment not only demonstrates the principles of Newton's Third Law of Motion but also encourages curiosity and creativity in understanding how rockets overcome Earth's gravity to explore space.
Activity 3: MARShmallow Tower
The Marshmallow Tower activity challenges students to build the tallest freestanding tower using only marshmallows and spaghetti sticks. This hands-on experiment introduces basic engineering principles like structural stability, balance, and load distribution. By experimenting with different shapes and designs, students will learn how to create strong foundations and build upwards, applying concepts of geometry and problem-solving.
Activity 4: Balloon Rocket
The Balloon Rocket activity allows students to explore the concepts of thrust and motion by using a balloon to propel a makeshift rocket along a string. As the air escapes the balloon, it creates thrust, pushing the balloon forward and demonstrating Newton's Third Law of Motion. This simple experiment shows how rockets move by expelling gases, providing a hands-on way to understand the science of propulsion. Students can experiment with different balloon sizes and string lengths to see how they affect the rocket’s speed and distance, fostering creativity and an understanding of basic aerodynamics.
Activity 5: Foil Moon Art
The Foil Moon Art activity combines creativity with science by allowing students to create a textured representation of the moon’s surface using aluminum foil. Students will first learn about the moon’s craters and surface features, then use the foil to mimic the uneven, rocky texture of the moon’s landscape. This hands-on project helps students explore the concept of the moon’s geology while engaging in a fun, artistic expression of space. As they shape and press the foil, students can visualize the moon's surface features.
Activity 6: Make Your Own Telescope
The Make Your Own Telescope & Cup Constellation activity combines creativity with astronomy as students build a simple telescope from everyday materials and create their own constellation projections. Students will use a paper cup, pin, and flashlight to create a constellation projector, learning about the stars and how ancient cultures mapped the night sky. This hands-on project not only introduces students to basic optics and the science of telescopes but also sparks curiosity about stargazing and the mysteries of space.
bottom of page